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Saturday, January 7, 2012

BMW Motorrad-produced HP2 sport slide fast

LONDON, - motorcycle division of BMW Group, BMW Motorrad, announced it would stop production of one model, the HP2 Sport. In the UK, 1170 cc motorcycle engine is still 20 units remaining and ready made ​​collection.

BMW Motorrad-produced HP2 sport slide fast

BMW HP2 first appeared to the public in 2008 ago as a replacement for World Endurance. Large motorcycle was also the first model from BMW's equipped with two-cylinder engine with 6-speed transmission. Strength, 130 PS@8.750 Nm@6.000 rpm and 115 rpm.

BMW claims the HP2 able to speed up reaching a top speed of 248.7 miles per hour in 11.4 seconds. To slow the pace, the bike is equipped with dual disc brakes on front wheels (320 mm) and single (265 mm) rear. HP2 priced at 15,250 pounds on the road in London.